02780 - Crew Leader Bridge Tunnel

Virginia Department of Transportation•Hampton, VA

About The Position

Lead Operation crew members and bridge tunnel patrollers, taking initiative during emergencies and unusual situations. Provide the Traffic Control Supervisor and Control Rooms with current information about incidents, equipment, and personnel needs. Oversee traffic direction and control activities to promote the safety of public roads through proper traffic control. Manage emergency operations by using staff and equipment to secure and control situations such as hazardous-material spills, multiple-vehicle accidents, marine incidents, and structural damage, with minimal direction. Provide oversight and assistance to state and local police, fire and rescue units, and maintenance staff. Apply appropriate safety techniques, including CPR and First Aid, and use relevant equipment. Lead day-to-day and emergency activities, coach and train employees, contribute to performance evaluations, and ensure supervisor-set performance goals are met. Set clear expectations, monitor assignments and training, and provide organized, concise oral and written information and documentation. Oversee vehicle monitoring and inspection and ensure employees use sound judgment and safety practices to prevent unauthorized pedestrians and vehicles from entering the tunnel. Oversee assigned work areas, including buildings, facilities, and equipment. Patrol and inspect the facility, tunnels, buildings, and personnel during the shift. Inspect workstations to support a smooth work environment, equipment readiness, and effective communications. Investigate, report, and record unsafe conditions and traffic hazards using appropriate forms, and complete investigative reports.

Requirements

Ability to compile concise, accurate reports.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers and the public.
Ability to explain and apply regulations and procedures.
Ability to operate telecommunication and radio equipment.
Ability to work on teams to achieve work assignments.
Experience leading, directing, and training others in routine and emergency situations.
Experience working with bridge tunnel operations, procedures, and regulations, as well as safety and security principles and practices.
Skill in emergency vehicle operation.
Ability to obtain a CDL and DOT medical card within 11 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
Must comply with DOT and VDOT policies and standards when operating CDL equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Safety shoes required.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in construction, emergency operations, or a related field.
Commercial driver's license (CDL).
Experience in traffic control, safety procedures, wrecker operations, and vehicle removal.
Experience working with, in, or around heavy traffic.
Knowledge of security work, First Aid, police work, emergency work, and meeting with the public.
Experience with emergency operations, including snow removal, storms, and accident cleanup.

Responsibilities

Lead Operation crew members and bridge tunnel patrollers in routine and emergency activities.
Take initiative in emergencies and unusual situations.
Keep the Traffic Control Supervisor and Control Rooms informed about incidents, equipment, and personnel needs at incident scenes.
Oversee traffic direction and control to promote public-road safety.
Manage incidents, using staff and equipment to safely secure and control emergency situations with minimal direction.
Provide oversight and assistance to state and local police, fire and rescue units, and maintenance staff.
Use appropriate safety techniques, including CPR and First Aid, and related equipment.
Coach and train employees, contribute to performance evaluations, and help meet performance goals set by the supervisor.
Set clear expectations and monitor assignments, training, and results.
Provide clear, concise, organized oral and written information and documentation.
Oversee vehicle monitoring and inspection and ensure employees use sound judgment and safety practices to prevent unauthorized entry into the tunnel.
Oversee assigned work areas, including buildings, facilities, and equipment.
Patrol and periodically inspect tunnels, buildings, personnel, workstations, and facilities during the shift.
Investigate, report, and record unsafe conditions and traffic hazards on proper forms.
Complete investigative reports.